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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, October 13, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82187.16, down at 313.66 points or 0.38%, and the Nifty was at 25194.55, down at 90.80 points or 0.36%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.75 against the dollar.
Sonali Sengupta has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India. Previously serving as Regional Director for Karnataka, she brings extensive experience in finance, human resource management, and banking regulation. As ED, she will oversee the Consumer Education and Protection, Financial Inclusion, and Inspection departments.
US President Donald Trump claimed his threat of imposing 200% tariffs played a key role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during their recent military conflict. He referenced ongoing border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, suggesting he could resolve them, asserting his confidence in solving wars through tough negotiation tactics.
The AP JAC of electricity employees will hold a dharna in Vijayawada today, urging the state government to address their pending issues. The JAC warned of an indefinite strike if there’s no response. Around 63,600 employees, including 34,600 regular staff and 29,000 contract workers, are expected to participate directly in the protest.
YouTube warned Australia’s planned ban on under-16s using social media, set for 2025, won’t make children safer online. While “well intentioned,” the legislation is hard to enforce and risks unintended consequences. YouTube, claiming it isn’t a social media platform, argued for exemption. Experts call the vague law potentially symbolic despite heavy fines for viola...
After the mixed response to “Madharaasi,” Sivakarthikeyan’s next, “Parasakthi,” directed by Sudha Kongara with Sreeleela as the female lead, has wrapped shooting. Post-production is underway, and the film is set for a grand release on January 14, 2026, during the Sankranthi festival, generating excitement among fans ahead of the festive premiere.
“Little Hearts,” directed by Sai Marthand, is nearing 200 million OTT streaming minutes. Starring Mouli and Shivani Nagaram, the romantic drama charms audiences with humor and strong performances. After grossing over ₹40 crore at the box office, its digital success highlights the film’s popularity and the audience’s appreciation for engaging, quality storytelling.
Telugu athlete Jeevanji Deepthi has once again made India proud on the global stage by winning gold at the Virtus World Athletics Championships 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Competing in the T20 category, she clinched first place in the 400-meter race with a time of 55.92 seconds. Athletes from Australia and Portugal secured silver and bronze.
A large-scale BRS meeting will be held today at Rahmat Nagar in connection with the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election. BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao, along with senior leaders Harish Rao, Talasani Srinivas Yadav, Mahmood Ali, Padmarao Goud, and by-poll candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath, are expected to attend this crucial political gathering.
AP CM Chandrababu and Minister Lokesh will visit Delhi today and tomorrow after inaugurating the CRDA office. Google subsidiary Raiden is set to sign an agreement to establish a ₹87 crore data center in Vizag. The project spans 480 acres with three campuses and is expected to generate 1.5 lakh jobs over five years.
The Regional Meteorological Centre has announced that rains will occur in Andhra Pradesh today due to the influence of a surface cyclone. It said that moderate rains accompanied by thundershowers are likely in Alluri Sitaramaraju, Bapatla, Prakasam, Palnadu, Kadapa, Annamaya, Nandyal and Chittoor districts. People are also advised to be vigilant to this extent.
The Ukraine-Russia war appears to be nearing a critical point, with Russia voicing strong concern over the US plan to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Moscow warned of potential escalation with severe consequences. Meanwhile, Donald Trump stated he would ensure the conflict does not intensify before approving the missile transfer.
The ‘Great Amaravati Shopping Festival’ to kick off today in Vijayawada and will run until October 19. As part of the event, motor vehicle showroom owners have set up stalls showcasing reduced GST benefits on vehicles. The initiative aims to inform consumers about discounted prices and boost automobile sales during the festive shopping season.
Israel has announced it will not send any representatives to the Gaza peace summit hosted by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi today in Sharm el-Sheikh. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shosh Bedrosian, confirmed, stating that “no Israeli official will attend” the high-level diplomatic meeting.
Team India secured their 2nd consecutive win in the Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament with a 4-2 victory over New Zealand. Arshdeep, Sunil, Arijitsingh Hundal, and Roman Kumar scored for India, while Gus Nelson and Aidan Max netted goals for New Zealand. India will next face arch-rivals Pakistan tomorrow.